Inmarsat has confirmed the successful launch of its S-band satellite (Inmarsat S EAN) for the European Aviation Network (EAN).  The launch is a key milestone for Inmarsat’s unique EAN service, which is on course to commence commercial service in the second half of 2017. The Inmarsat S-band satellite, built by France’s Thales Alenia Space, was launched on an Ariane 5 rocket by Arianespace at 22:15 BST/17:15 EDT from Kourou in French Guiana. Following satellite separation at 22:43 BST/17:43 EDT, telemetry from the satellite was acquired by Inmarsat’s Mingenew Ground Station in Western Australia at 22:50 BST/17:50 EDT. The launch team

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